| Serial Number | 85749490 |
| Word Mark | BSA THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, October 9, 2012 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Thursday, February 27, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 5064499 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 18, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
| Pseudo Mark | BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable electronic publications, namely, research reports, case studies and white papers in the fields of copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, copyright piracy, international software trade issues, cybersecurity, privacy, and government relations and engagement |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of two squares connected at the top right and bottom left corners. The bottom square contains the word "BSA" while the upper square contains the words "THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE". |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "SOFTWARE ALLIANCE" |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, arranging, coordinating and conducting symposiums, conferences, presentations, workshops, classes, training sessions and seminars on the subject of copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, copyright piracy and international software trade issues, and educational materials distributed in connection therewith |
| Goods and Services | Providing a web site with information on copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, and copyright piracy |
| Goods and Services | Trade association services, namely, promoting the interests of the software and e-commerce industries through advocacy for stronger intellectual property protection policies and laws, copyright enforcement, on-line privacy and security measures, international trade, and global policies that foster innovation, growth and a competitive marketplace, through dissemination of information and public education regarding intellectual property protection, piracy, compliance with copyright laws, on-line privacy and security, international trade, e-commerce, and Internet-related issues, and through educational, enforcement and public policy campaigns to encourage compliance with copyright laws and to combat piracy; Providing a web site with information on international software trade issues |
| Goods and Services | Printed matters, namely, annual reports; posters, flyers, brochures, pamphlets, booklets and reports on the subject of copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, copyright piracy and international software trade issues |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 16, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| International Class | 045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, August 6, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, September 30, 2012 |
| Party Name | BSA Business Software Alliance, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Washington, DC 20001 |
| Party Name | BSA Business Software Alliance, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Washington, DC 20001 |
| Party Name | BSA Business Software Alliance, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Washington, DC 20001 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 16, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 17, 2012 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 4, 2012 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 10, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, December 18, 2012 | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 5, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 5, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, August 6, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, February 27, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, March 7, 2014 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, March 11, 2014 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Sunday, March 23, 2014 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Tuesday, March 25, 2014 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Thursday, March 27, 2014 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED |
| Thursday, March 27, 2014 | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY |
| Thursday, March 27, 2014 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 27, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 15, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 15, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, September 15, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2014 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2014 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 10, 2014 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 30, 2014 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Thursday, June 25, 2015 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 25, 2015 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Thursday, June 25, 2015 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Saturday, June 27, 2015 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2015 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Sunday, February 7, 2016 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2015 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2016 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Saturday, July 23, 2016 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Monday, August 22, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, September 12, 2016 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, September 13, 2016 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, October 18, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 13, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, May 4, 2023 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Monday, November 6, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Monday, February 3, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, October 18, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |